Crypto Market Braces for Impact: Less Than 5% of Businesses Ready for MiCA Implementation in 2025 The landscape of the cryptocurrency market is about to undergo a seismic shift as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations are set to be implemented in 2025. These regulations, aimed at bringing more transparency and security to the crypto […]
UK AI plan calls for AI sovereignty and bottom-up developments
UK AI Plan: Fostering AI Sovereignty and Bottom-Up Developments The UK government recently revealed its ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan, aiming to boost AI adoption to drive economic growth, foster job creation, and enhance daily living standards. The plan goes beyond the conventional strategies of focusing on infrastructure development, research advancements, and skill enhancement. It […]
TikTok Goes Dark for US Users, App Stores Remove Platform
TikTok Goes Dark for US Users, App Stores Remove Platform TikTok, the wildly popular social media platform, has found itself in a state of uncertainty as it recently suspended its services for users based in the United States. This move came in response to Apple Inc. and Google removing the app from their mobile app […]
TikTok’s abrupt shutdown shakes the USA
TikTok’s Abrupt Shutdown Shakes the USA The recent abrupt shutdown of TikTok in the United States has sent shockwaves through the social media landscape. The popular video-sharing app, which has amassed a staggering 170 million users in the country, was banned due to national security concerns surrounding its ties to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. […]
AI helps Hull students overcome language barriers
AI Revolutionizes Language Learning at Hull College In today’s interconnected world, language barriers can often hinder students’ academic success and personal growth. However, Hull College has taken a groundbreaking approach to address this issue by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize language learning for its diverse student body. By incorporating AI technology into their educational […]
The BoF Podcast | Nara Smith and Lucky Blue Smith on Living Authentically in Viral Moments
Living Authentically in the Limelight: Insights from Lucky Blue Smith and Nara Smith In the fast-paced world of social media and viral moments, authenticity has become a rare commodity. The pressure to present a curated version of ourselves to the world can be overwhelming, especially for those in the public eye. At the recent BoF […]
Lessons From the Last Week of TikTok
Lessons From the Last Week of TikTok In the fast-paced world of social media, platforms can rise and fall in the blink of an eye. TikTok, the beloved app known for viral dances, challenges, and endless scrolling, has recently found itself in the midst of a storm. With looming threats of a ban in the […]
O2’s 3G switch-off may generate £13m in electronic waste
O2’s 3G Switch-Off: A £13m Electronic Waste Dilemma In a move towards technological advancement, O2’s decision to switch off its 3G network by 2025 is poised to bring about a concerning consequence – the generation of approximately £13 million worth of electronic waste. This decision, while reflective of the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications, raises critical […]
Advertisers scramble as TikTok faces possible US ban
Advertisers on Edge: How the Potential TikTok Ban in the US is Disrupting the $11 Billion Ad Market The world of advertising is no stranger to sudden shifts and unexpected challenges. However, the recent news of a possible ban on TikTok in the United States has sent advertisers and marketers into a frenzy. With TikTok […]
US officials push for more time to save TikTok
US Officials Push for More Time to Save TikTok In the ever-changing landscape of social media and technology, the popular app TikTok has found itself at the center of a political and business storm. With concerns about national security and data privacy looming large, US officials have been pushing for more time to find a […]